iOS 17.2.1 breaks iPhone cellular connectivity and more; here are some workarounds to try،
As it turns out, iOS 17.2.1 did more than fix a battery drain bug. It also broke iPhone connectivity, as some iOS handsets updated to iOS 17.2.1 can no longer connect to the user's mobile provider. On Apple Support Community Discussions Website (via CNET), iPhone users wrote about their recent problems after installation iOS 17.1.2.
An iPhone user with the account name “Hedgehog64” wrote: “After updating my iPhone last night to version 17.2.1, I can no longer connect to my network provider. I tried resets and it still doesn't work! Very frustrating. I trusted Apple and iPhone for years, now I'm not so sure.” There are ironic reports from iPhone users claiming that the update released to prevent battery drain was causing their battery to drain.
Installing iOS 17.3 Beta Might Help
Check out this comment written by “vitesh194” on the same site: “After installing this update, I am facing heating and battery draining issues on my iPhone 15. Do we have any solution for this ?” Did you catch the last part of this message? That resembles iPhone15 The series handsets suffer from the dreaded “thermal issues” and overheat once again. On a personal level, I can say that my iPhone 15 Pro Max, which works iOS 17.2.1, still benefits from the great battery life it has had since iOS 17.1 was broadcast and did not overheat.
Here are some suggested workarounds mentioned by iPhone users on the Apple Support Community discussions website:
- Reset network settings: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or reset iPhone > Reset > Reset network settings.
- Return to factory settings: Make sure you have recently backed up your iPhone before doing this. Follow the instructions above, except instead of selecting Reset network settings at the end, erase everything. Personally, I hate the idea of wiping my phone, so only do it if you're desperate.
- Delete all VPN profiles: Go to Settings > General > VPN and device management > VPN (press the “i” in VPN profiles) > Remove VPN.
A final option is to install the iOS 17.3 beta. Since iOS 17Beta version .3 was released before iOS 17.2.1, installing it might get rid of the connectivity bug. First, go to beta.apple.com or click on this link. Tap the sign up button and log in using your Apple ID and password. Then go to Settings > General > Software update and tap the Beta Updates box at the top of the screen. Select iOS 17 Public beta and you will receive the latest iOS 17.3 public beta version to install.
Before installing iOS 17.3 public beta, remember that beta versions are unstable and you will need to stay in the beta program until the final release of iOS 17.3 is published.
